MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Intermittent Loss of Power (4016)

Patient Problems No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Once an evaluation of this device is completed, a follow-up/final report will be submitted.(b)(6).

Event Description

It was reported that the device handpiece is losing power when pressed to skin.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Event Description

There is no additional information.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed to relay additional information.Review of the most recent repair record determined the unit was losing power when pressed against skin; the depth bar was loose and the width plates were worn and require replacement; however, the repair was not completed because the repair is pending customer approval.Device is used for treatment.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event is confirmed.

• Brand Name: HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME
• Type of Device: DERMATOME
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• MDR Report Key: 11310631
• MDR Text Key: 231416589
• Report Number: 0001526350-2021-00157
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/10/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00882100100
• Device Lot Number: 63339491
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/19/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1